Person rescued from burning house
A person was rescued Friday from a burning Rockford home. Rockford firefighters found the individual inside the residence at 2729 Horton St. shortly before 8:45 a.m. Friday. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. En route, dispatch told firefighters that there were reports of a...
Freeze warnings are in effect for the stateline tonight
Freeze warnings are in effect for the stateline tonight.
Reeds Crossing, Illinois Ghost Town
You’ll find Reeds Crossing, an abandoned settlement in Spring Township, Boone County, Illinois, situated at coordinates 42°12′05″N and 88°47′55″W. This ghost town, located three miles south-southeast of Belvidere, was once a thriving agricultural community centered around religious gatherings and farm events. Its...
Boone County residents asked to help shape future of US Business 20
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting Boone County residents to weigh in on a major infrastructure project that could reshape traffic flow in the region. An open house public meeting was held on Thursday at the Boone County Administration Building to discuss the...
Firefighters rescue person and dog from burning Rockford home
A Rockford resident suffered life-threatening injuries in a house fire Friday morning.
In Rockford, a haunted mansion offers more than scares: it offers a new start
Once a crumbling relic of the past, a historic Rockford home has been transformed into a spine-tingling spectacle by the very youth it will one day shelter.
Arizona Mother and Son Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking After Marengo Traffic Stop
On October 23, 2025, McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announced the sentencing of Gloria Gastelum, 55, and her son German Vargas, 34, both from Tucson, Arizona, for fentanyl-related offenses. Gastelum was sentenced to seventeen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for possession with intent...
Winnebago County sheriff’s office clarifies Homeland Security helicopter sighting
A U.S. Homeland Security helicopter landed at Hard Rock Casino to deliver evidence to Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies regarding an ongoing criminal investigation, which does not involve the casino or ICE.
Rockford leaders consider repurposing cannabis fee to prevent property tax hike
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Rockford faces a multi-million dollar budget cliff. A proposed budget for 2026 shows a shortfall of $3,686,447, which could be the city’s first deficit since 2022. On October 20, finance director Carrie Hagerty presented council members with a proposal that featured $221.5...
Illinois Restaurant Named One of America’s Best Cheesesteak Spots
Illinois’ Monti’s in Chicago earns a spot on Mashed’s list of America’s best cheesesteaks, blending Philly flavor with Wisconsin cheddar for a Chicago twist.
